Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study found skin lightening to be prevalent among people of color in the U.S. (Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; ...

Susan Anderson, age 52, sits in the corner of a sunlit waiting room at a dermatology clinic in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Dark patches of skin, dotted with brighter pigments, surround her eyes and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) Illegal skin-lightening creams were found on sale in the UK, but they are far from the only place ...

Group warns against mercury-tainted cream that promises ‘even and velvety skin tone' 6 March 2026, Quezon City.  As the ...

Before trying any product, make sure to do your research and see a dermatologist. Skin lightening involves using creams, lotions, pills, or treatments that are meant to reduce the amount of melanin in ...

As we celebrate International Women’s Month, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a consumer alert on the illegal sale of prohibited beauty products ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Skin lightening agents are reportedly used in more than 20% of individuals with skin of color. Many individuals ...

Illegal skin-lightening creams containing mercury and steroids are appearing on British high streets. Here’s what’s in them ...

There’s so much confusion about products and ingredients that claim to lighten and/or brighten skin. So we consulted with Dr. Dennis Gross, founder of 900 Fifth Dermatology and Dr. Dennis Gross ...

We all want that healthy, lit-from-within glow. However, the world of skincare can be incredibly confusing, especially when terms like "brightening" and "whitening" are used interchangeably on product ...

Every few months, social media stirs up the same tired conversation: Skin bleaching. Someone’s glow-up or flawless look has the internet in a frenzy, and the accusations start flying. This time, ...